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Double Ten Frames: Seeing Teen Numbers

Addition Within 20: Count On and Make Ten

Day 38of 180
Week 8of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Visualize teen numbers using double ten frames

2

Understand how numbers combine to make teen numbers

3

Develop a joyful attitude toward mathematical discovery

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 9:10

“The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

— Proverbs 9:10 (WEB)

Just as understanding numbers helps us solve math problems, understanding God helps us solve life's challenges

📦 Materials Needed

  • Double ten frames
  • Linking cubes
  • Whiteboard and marker
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 1 Math
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Sing a quick counting song from BibleMouse Song Collection

💭 Review Question: What strategy did we use yesterday to add numbers?
2Teaching (10 min)

Introduce double ten frames as a tool to see how numbers work together

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Each ten frame shows how numbers can be grouped
  • Teen numbers are made by combining a ten and some ones
  • We'll explore how numbers are friends that like to work together
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can we make 15 using ten frames?
  • What does it look like to have a full ten and 5 more?
3Activity: Teen Number Treasure Hunt (12 min)
hands-on

Students use linking cubes to build teen numbers on double ten frames

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fill the first ten frame completely
  2. Add remaining cubes to the second ten frame
  3. Count total cubes to verify the teen number
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer cubes, focus on numbers 11-13

Challenge: Create and solve addition problems using ten frames

4Closing (3 min)

Quick review of teen number visualization

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about teen numbers today?
  • How do ten frames help us understand numbers?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore near-doubles in addition

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Teen numbers can be challenging for young learners

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and use lots of positive encouragement
  • Let child explore and make mistakes
  • Use concrete materials before moving to abstract concepts
🤔 Common Struggles:

Confusing teen number order, miscounting

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confidence in using ten frames, accurate counting

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a teen number poster using BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Play 'Teen Number Go Fish' with number cards

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